Synopsis: Instead of announcing various schemes, there is a need to understand the root cause behind increasing pollution. Contents1 Introduction2 What is the status of pollution in Delhi?3 What were the steps taken by the government to address pollution?4 What are the reasons behind the pollution in Delhi?5 What needs to be done? Introduction As air… Continue reading It’s not fossil fuel: Coal, biomass and degraded land are main contributors to India’s air pollution
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Indian Army Contingent Departs for 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska(USA)
What is the News? The 17th edition of the exercise “Yudh Abhyas” will be conducted at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson in Alaska, USA. About Exercise Yudh Abhyas Exercise Yudh Abhyas is the largest running joint military training and defence cooperation endeavor between India and the USA. The exercise was started in 2004 under the US… Continue reading Indian Army Contingent Departs for 17th Edition of Indo-US Joint Military Exercise “Ex Yudh Abhyas 2021” at Joint Base Elmendorf – Richardson, Alaska(USA)
PM launches 7 defence PSUs carved out of OFB
Source: This post is based on the following articles “PM launches 7 defence PSUs carved out of OFB” published in Business Standard on 16th October 2021. “Aim is to make India a military power on its own strength: PM” published in The Hindu on 16th October 2021. “Seven new defence companies, carved out of OFB”… Continue reading PM launches 7 defence PSUs carved out of OFB
Around 1.3 billion people at high risk of conflict and displacement: Report
What is the News? Institute of Economics and Peace(IEP), an international think tank has released a report titled “Ecological Threat Report (ETR) 2021”. About Ecological Threat Report(ETR) This is the second edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR), which analyses 178 independent states and territories. The report assesses threats relating to food risk, water risk,… Continue reading Around 1.3 billion people at high risk of conflict and displacement: Report
Proposed policy may cut Alwar, Panipat from National Capital Region
What is the News? The National Capital Region Planning Board(NCRPB) has approved the ‘Draft Regional Plan 2041’. Note: NCRPB was set up in 1985 to promote balanced development of the NCR and to avoid haphazard development. What are the key highlights of the Draft Regional Plan 2041? New Boundary of NCR The National Capital Region(NCR) currently spreads… Continue reading Proposed policy may cut Alwar, Panipat from National Capital Region
PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise
For 7PM Editorial Archives click HERE → Contents1 Introduction2 What is PM Gati Shakti?3 What services will be provided by the PM Gati Shakti?4 How PM Gati Shakti will help India’s development?5 What are the challenges associated with the functioning of PM Gati Shakti?6 How can India improve the implementation of PM Gati Shakti? Introduction Recently, the Prime… Continue reading PM Gati Shakti – National Infrastructure Master Plan – Explained, pointwise
Research centre for Indian art set up in Zurich museum
What is the News? Museum Rietberg based in Zurich, Switzerland has established a unique research centre and fellowship programme named GBF Centre. What is the purpose of the GBF Centre? GBF Centre is a public-private partnership initiative meant for scholars, curators and artists who specialise in Indian painting. The centre takes its name from the… Continue reading Research centre for Indian art set up in Zurich museum
Country’s first ‘One Health’ consortium launched by D/o Biotechnology, Post COVID 19
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the purpose of the ‘One Health’ Consortium?3 Organisations under ‘One Health’ Consortium4 What is One Health Approach? What is the News? The Department of Biotechnology has launched a ‘One Health’ consortium in a virtual mode. What is the purpose of the ‘One Health’ Consortium? One Health Consortium has… Continue reading Country’s first ‘One Health’ consortium launched by D/o Biotechnology, Post COVID 19
Finance Minister attends Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the IMF in Washington D.C.
Source: This post is based on the article “Finance Minister attends Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC)” published in PIB on 16th October 2021. What is the News? The Union Minister for Finance has recently attended the Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee of the Board of Governors… Continue reading Finance Minister attends Plenary Meeting of the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC) of the IMF in Washington D.C.
AWFG 3.0 for Mains 2021 – Register Now for the Entrance Test
Dear Friends, We are all excited to inform you that registrations for AWFG 3.0 Mains 2021 are now open! The AWFG Entrance Test will be held on 17th October, at 11 AM. The QCA Booklet will have 5 Questions and will be an open book Test. AWFG will provide complete, issue-based preparation of Mains. In this program, a complete… Continue reading AWFG 3.0 for Mains 2021 – Register Now for the Entrance Test
